Hajj and Umrah Ministry, Darah Brief Media on Upcoming Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) held a press briefing today to announce details of the fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025, to be held in Jeddah from November 9 to 12 under the theme "From Makkah to the World."
 The conference, spanning an area of 60,000 square meters and covering 18 Hajj-related sectors, is projected to attract more than 150,000 visitors, surpassing last year's 120,000. Attendees will benefit from 143 specialized sessions featuring 225 speakers and 270 exhibitors, while over 2,400 trainees from around the world are expected to participate.
 Ministry of Hajj and Umrah spokesperson Dr. Ghassan Alnwaimi explained that the conference is a crucial international platform for exchanging expertise and advancing services for pilgrims. It aims to integrate technology, infrastructure, and human resources to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. A major highlight will be the launch of the "Innovation Zone," which will explore future services through AI, sustainable engineering, and crowd management technologies.
 For the first time, Darah will enrich the conference's scientific and cultural program, according to its spokesperson Sultan Al-Awairdi. He outlined the foundation's contributions, including the History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques forum featuring researchers who will present historical insights and examine the role of technology in documenting Hajj's evolution. This will be complemented by the 100 Years of Care for the Two Holy Mosques exhibition, offering a rich historical journey through rare documents, photographs, and artifacts that underscore the Kingdom's commitment to preserving Islamic heritage.